title: Transfascial muscular hernia: an unusual cause for a "hide and seek" subcutaneous nodule.
abstract: Subcutaneous masses are usually difficult to diagnose for dermatologists using palpation. We report a case of a disappearing leg nodule that appeared with muscle compression. This is characteristic of a transfascial muscle hernia. Ultrasound is the key to identifying an area of fascial alteration. Treatment alternatives of this unusual condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital del Sureste (Arganda del Rey), Madrid, Spain. fernando.alfageme@salud.madrid.org
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alfageme
authors.forename: Victoriano
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Morales
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: García
authors.forename: Ana Patricia
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Miguelez
authors.forename: Esther
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Domínguez
authors.forename: Agustina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Segurado
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005205:Fascia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography